Flood Destroys Tracks Bridges Across Texas Sabine Near San Antonio Feared
Dallas reports the flood worsening across the state with many railway lines and bridges washed out. Five hundred woodchoppers near Richland and Post Oak creeks are missing since heavy rains last Saturday, prompting efforts to reach them. Brazos valley flooding worsens, Waco sees rising river, cotton crops damaged.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas & Pacific
Abilene
San Antonio
Sabine River
Quinlan
Hillsboro
Richland
Post Oak
Brazos Valley
Waco
CURED MEATS BURNED AT LIPTON PACKING PLANT
A Chicago fire destroyed nearly a quarter million dollars in cured meats at Lipton Packing company warehouse B in the stockyards last night shortly after 6. Volunteers from the company saved adjacent structures while the four story brick building along Forty fourth street and Packers avenue burned, storing sausages bacon and damns from roof to basement.
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Chicago
Big Lipton Packing Company
Monster
Tire Department
Forty-fourth Street
Rock River Assembly Opens with Public Access Changes
The fifteenth annual Rock River Assembly opened in Dixon Illinois and features radical changes from prior years. Gates will be open on Sundays and excursions will run into Dixon on the Illinois Central and Northwestern railroads next Sunday. Notable days include events for Senator Cullom Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson and former Governor Fifer.
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Dixon
Ill
Rock River Assembly
Illinois Central
Northwestern
Senator Cullom
James Wilson
Fifer
Savannah man killed saving dog near Fleming
Henry Poland of Savannah was killed near Fleming in Waycross while trying to save a dog from an oncoming train. He sprang in front of the engine to shield the animal, suffered a crushed foot and internal injuries, and died an hour after the incident. the dog remained unharmed and stood by the roadside howling.
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Henry Poland
Savannah
Waycross
Fleming
Poland
Drs Repp and Neiman condemn six grade horses in Iowa
Hudson Iowa July 31 Drs Repp of Ames and Neiman of Marshalltown condemned and killed six horses on the LaFrance farm south of town after tests proved the animals were gandered. Adjacent farm animals placed under quarantine the dead animals valued at $900
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Hudson
Iowa
Drs. Repp
Ames
Neiman
Marshalltown
LaFrance
Platt Pledges New York Delegation to Roosevelt
Senator Thomas C. Platt declared that Roosevelt would receive a solid New York delegation at the next Republican national convention in 1904. At Oyster Bay with Col. George W. Irvin, Platt denied any prior assertion about backing and said he did not discuss the matter with the president.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Thomas C. Platt
Roosevelt
New York State
Platt
George W. Ir van
Binghamton
New York
Republican State Committee
Sylph
Heat waves hit Omaha and Morris as heat peaks shut factories
In Omaha Nebraska on July 31 the thermometer rose to 99 degrees with high humidity. W H Townsend a leading sporting goods dealer collapsed and is in serious condition. In Morris Iowa factories shut down due to the heat and laborer Ralph Lee reportedly became violent after overheating.
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Omaha
Neb
W. H. Townsend
Morris
Ralph Lee
Railroad shock as Illinois Central buys Chicago & Eastern Illinois
The Chicago & Eastern Illinois railroad reportedly sold to the Illinois Central with plans to block Louisville & Nashville from Chicago. A large stockholder allied with H. H. Porter indicates control was gained by paying about $250 per share for Porter’s stock and that of his associates.
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Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad
The
Central
Chicago
Record-Herald
Illinois Central
Louville & Nashville
H. H. Porter
Porter
Solon Man Albert Mallie Dies From Accidental Culvert Fall
In Solon Iowa on July 31 the death of Albert Mallie Sr is deemed accidental after full facts show he fell into a culvert and could not escape. He was a popular longtime settler noted for wealth and influence, and his loss is mourned by many friends.
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Albert Mallie
Solon
Iowa
Mallie
May Have No Shows In Washington Iowa
Washington Iowa July 31 Evangelists Smith and Colburn of Chicago conduct revival meetings and may curtail the coming season’s theater. The Graham Theatre managers would halt all shows if churches buy 500 lecture course and music tickets at 5 each, to be split among five churches. About thirty bookings exist but depend on cancellations. The revival meetings closed with about 300 converts and $600 raised for the evangelists’ remuneration.
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Washington
Iowa
Evangelists Smith
Colburn
Chicago
Evangelist Smith
Graham
Moore
Soldiers patrol Shenandoah as strikers calm under troops
In Shenandoah, state troops under Brigadier General Gobin patrolled the streets this morning after a tense night. The 8th Regiment from Harrisburg and 12th from Pottsville comprised the force, arriving at 6:30. In Wilkes-Barre, President Mitchell warned miners that lawbreaking harms the strike, while Scranton reports the Oxford and People’s Coal Co. resuming with 200 workers under police protection. General Gobin later telegraphed the adjutant general that Shenandoah is peaceful with 1,500 soldiers distributed.
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Shenandoah
Gobin
Harrisburg
Pottsville
Mitchell
Wilkesbarré
Scranton
Coal and Iron Police
Oxford
People’s Coal Co
Fair and Warmer Weather Forecast for Iowa
Chicago July 31 Special Indications for Iowa say generally fair tonight and Friday with warmer temperatures on Friday.
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Iowa
Republican State Ticket and offices listed
Secretary of State W. B. Martin Adair County Auditor of State B. F. Carroll Davis County Treasurer of State G. S. Gilbertson Winnebago County Attorney General Co. W. Mullan Black Hawk County Supreme Judge Scott M. Ladd O'Brien County Supreme Judge short term ae a. err Polk County Clerk Supreme Court CORON n a nae Hardin County Reporter Supreme Court W. W. Cornwall Clay County Railroad Commissioner E. A Dawson Bremer County
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W. Mullan
Black Hawk County
Ae A
Polk County
Supreme Court
Coron
Hardin County
Dying Man Among Injured in Shenandoah Riot
In Shenandoah, Joseph Bed dell, nephew of Deputy Sheriff Bed dell, is reported to have died from injuries after a mob fight. Twenty were treated for bullet wounds and other injuries. three policemen were seriously wounded. Deputy Bed dell’s attempted escort of two non-unionists sparked the violence. Gen. Gobin may impose martial law if trouble resumes. Other towns report related unrest with shootings and arrests.
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Shenandoah
Joseph Beddell
Beddell
Beddell Ir
Gobin
Dr. Beardshear Nears Death at Iowa State
Ames Iowa July 31 Dr W M Beardshear president of Iowa State college remains very grave and death is expected hourly He has shown remarkable nerve and endurance but now awaits the end with calm resignation
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Iowa State College
Ames
W. M. Beardshear
Hoffman of Muscatine Endorsed for Congress by Republicans
In Muscatine County the Republicans assembled on Saturday July 26, 1902, unanimously endorsed William Hoffman as the party’s congress candidate to succeed Captain J N W Rumple. A Clinton convention delegation on August 20 was urged to seek his nomination by honorable means. Hoffman, of the law firm Jayne and Hoffman, is a four year Civil War veteran, Germany born, long resident of Muscatine, and deemed well qualified to represent the Iowa delegation with vigor and republican integrity.
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Uscatine County
William Hoffman
Congress
J. N. W. Rumple
Clinton
Jayne & Hoffman
Muscatine
Germany
Iowa
Rock Island Incorporation Again Announces New Capital Plan
New York July 31 Rock Island company filed articles of incorporation in Jersey City with 1500000000 capital stock divided into 540000 shares preferred and 960000 shares common. The firm aims to acquire merge and hold securities while guaranteeing 4 percent on preferred until 1903 and 6 percent thereafter. Directors include B F Cross J A Tennant and others from Commercial Trust company.
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New York
Rock Island Company
Jersey City
B. F. Cross
J. A. Tennat
Walter McDermot
George R. Tracy
R. F. Tully
John W. Hardenberg
Oscar L. Gubleman
William J. Field
George T. Boggs
The
Commercial Trust Company
Rock Island
the Herald
Wall Street
New Rock Island Company
Rider Nets 87 For Two Hogs Near Muscatine
C H Rider near Muscatine bragged on top price for two hogs weighing 1200 pounds total 1200 pounds at 7.25 per hundred yields 87 dollars for both, averaging 43.50 each. The Muscatine county area frequently produces best prices and hogs may reach 40 dollars per head if this trend continues.
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C. H. Rider
Burlington Road
Muscatine
Mr. Rider
Rider
Gotti Seeks American Prelates Aid in U.S. Affairs
Rome July 31 Gotti the newly appointed prefect of Propaganda expresses intention to call on American prelates to help settle affairs regarding the United States.
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Rome
Gotti
United States
Seismic Tremors Hit California Cities Shattering Glass
Seismic disturbances roll through the state with shocks felt in San Francisco and Los Angeles at 1 am. Santa Barbara reported a ten second tremor. Destruction includes demolished brick buildings in Los Alamos, notably the Presbyterian church and S L Wickenheus store. No lives known lost as residents panic.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Santa Barbara
Los Alamos
Presbyterian Church
S. L. Wickenheus
Decorations Honoring Americans Tied to Prince Henry Visit
The German emperor awarded Red Eagle and Crown Order decorations of third and fourth class plus photographs to about a hundred Americans who assisted Prince Henry of Prussia during his U S visit.
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Berlin
United States
Prince Henry
Prussia
Bloodhound help sought after postmaster shooting in Indiana
Evansville Indiana July 31 a Lynnville Indiana request for bloodhounds to track two men who shot postmaster Zimmerman and robbed his office late last night. Chief Henke sent men toward Lynnville and hopes for a trace. Zimmerman's wound is serious and could prove fatal.
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Evansville
Ind
Lynnville
Warrick County
Zimmerman
Henke
Father and Daughter Injured in Runaway Team Crash
Clare July 31 A terrible accident Tuesday evening left William Kiepn and his daughter mangled after a runaway team frightened them and threw them against a sickle. The father suffered severe internal injuries with protruding intestines while the daughter sustained horrific leg injuries. Other details are harrowing.
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Clare
Here
William Kiepn
Mayor Rose Overlooked in Emperor’s Decorations
Milwaukee July 31. Surprise at the omission of Mayor Rose from the list of those decorated by the emperor. Some call it an oversight while others say his speech during the prince’s visit offended.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Rose
Croker Seeks London Home on Carlton Terrace
London rumor says Richard Croker is negotiating for a house on Carlton Terrace London. The note places Croker in the market during July with no official confirmation.
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Croker
London
Richard Croker
Carlton House
Terrice
Ilion Baseball Team Wreck Kills Driver and Injures Six
A band wagon carrying the Ilion baseball team to Suburban Park in Binghamton New York was struck by Erie train No 2 at a crossing. The driver was killed instantly and six players or staff members were injured in the wreck.
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Binghamton
N. Y
Ilion
Suburban Park
Erie
German Press Sees Jealousies From American Decorations
The Tageblatt comments on the emperor awarding decorations to Americans and predicts it will cause many petty jealousies among other nations and individuals in Berlin.
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Berlin
The
Tageblatt
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